DEMOCRACY IS A VERB. Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, October 27, 2010, a trademark application was filed for DEMOCRACY IS A VERB. with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DEMOCRACY IS A VERB. trademark a serial number of 85162357. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, October 24, 2023. This trademark is owned by Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation, Inc.. The DEMOCRACY IS A VERB. trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, and Clothing & Apparel Products categories with the following description:

Advertising pamphlets; [ Advertising signs of paper or cardboard; Ball pens; Ball point pens; Ball-point pens; Ballpoint pens; Bubble pens; Coloured pens; Desk stands and holders for pens, pencils, and ink; Electrical wood burning artists' pens; Envelopes for stationery use; Felt marking pens; Felt pens; Felt writing pens; Felt-tip pens; Gel roller pens; Glitter pens for stationery purposes; Glue pens for stationery purposes; Highlighter pens; Highlighting pens; ] Office paper stationery; Office stationery; Paper stationery; [ Pen and pencil cases; Pen and pencil cases and boxes; Pen and pencil holders; Pen and pencil trays; Pen cases; Pen clips; Pen holders; Seals; ] Stationery; Stationery writing paper and envelopes

[ Children's and infants' cloth bibs; Children's cloth eating bibs; Cloth bibs; Clothing for athletic use, namely, padded elbow compression sleeves being part of an athletic garment; Clothing for athletic use, namely, padded pants; Clothing for athletic use, namely, padded shirts; Clothing for athletic use, namely, padded shorts; Clothing for babies, toddlers and children, treated with fire and heat retardants, namely, pajamas, jackets, shirts, pants, jumpers; Clothing, namely, athletic sleeves; Clothing, namely, base layers; Clothing, namely, neck tubes; Gloves as clothing; Headbands for clothing; Hoods; ] Infant [ and toddler ] one piece clothing; Jackets; [ Jerseys; Short sets; ]Tops; Wearable garments and clothing, namely, shirts

[ Beer mugs; Coffee cups, tea cups and mugs; Coffee mugs; Cups and mugs; Earthenware mugs; Glass mugs; Mugs ]
democracy is a verb.

General Information


Serial Number85162357
Word MarkDEMOCRACY IS A VERB.
Filing DateWednesday, October 27, 2010
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, October 24, 2023
Registration Number4324825
Registration DateTuesday, April 23, 2013
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 10, 2012

Trademark Statements


Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, line 1, "Illinois Corporation" should be deleted, and "Maryland Non-stock Corporation" should be inserted.
Goods and ServicesAdvertising pamphlets; [ Advertising signs of paper or cardboard; Ball pens; Ball point pens; Ball-point pens; Ballpoint pens; Bubble pens; Coloured pens; Desk stands and holders for pens, pencils, and ink; Electrical wood burning artists' pens; Envelopes for stationery use; Felt marking pens; Felt pens; Felt writing pens; Felt-tip pens; Gel roller pens; Glitter pens for stationery purposes; Glue pens for stationery purposes; Highlighter pens; Highlighting pens; ] Office paper stationery; Office stationery; Paper stationery; [ Pen and pencil cases; Pen and pencil cases and boxes; Pen and pencil holders; Pen and pencil trays; Pen cases; Pen clips; Pen holders; Seals; ] Stationery; Stationery writing paper and envelopes
Goods and Services[ Children's and infants' cloth bibs; Children's cloth eating bibs; Cloth bibs; Clothing for athletic use, namely, padded elbow compression sleeves being part of an athletic garment; Clothing for athletic use, namely, padded pants; Clothing for athletic use, namely, padded shirts; Clothing for athletic use, namely, padded shorts; Clothing for babies, toddlers and children, treated with fire and heat retardants, namely, pajamas, jackets, shirts, pants, jumpers; Clothing, namely, athletic sleeves; Clothing, namely, base layers; Clothing, namely, neck tubes; Gloves as clothing; Headbands for clothing; Hoods; ] Infant [ and toddler ] one piece clothing; Jackets; [ Jerseys; Short sets; ]Tops; Wearable garments and clothing, namely, shirts
Goods and Services[ Beer mugs; Coffee cups, tea cups and mugs; Coffee mugs; Cups and mugs; Earthenware mugs; Glass mugs; Mugs ]

Classification Information


International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 2, 2010
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, January 15, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 1, 2010

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, February 12, 2020
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, January 15, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 1, 2010

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 2, 2010
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, January 15, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 1, 2010

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMikva Challenge Grant Foundation, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChicago, IL 60604

Party NameMikva Challenge Grant Foundation, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChicago, IL 60604

Party NameMikva Challenge Grant Foundation, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChicago, IL 60604

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, October 24, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 24, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, October 24, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, October 23, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 25, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 25, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, May 25, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Saturday, April 23, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 12, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 12, 2020REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Friday, November 29, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, October 23, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 23, 2019TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, April 23, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, April 7, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, April 7, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 23, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 20, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 19, 2013LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, March 19, 2013ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, February 7, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 6, 2013STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, January 22, 2013USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, February 6, 2013SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, December 5, 2012SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, February 4, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, January 23, 2013NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 22, 2013SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION
Tuesday, January 22, 2013PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Tuesday, January 22, 2013TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 22, 2013TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, January 7, 2013ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Monday, January 7, 2013ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Tuesday, June 5, 2012NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, April 10, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 10, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 21, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, March 5, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, March 2, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, February 16, 2012SUSPENSION CHECKED ¿ TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Tuesday, January 3, 2012APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, January 3, 2012TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, August 11, 2011REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Monday, July 18, 2011AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Monday, July 18, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, July 14, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, July 11, 2011PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, February 7, 2011NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Monday, February 7, 2011LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Monday, February 7, 2011SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Monday, February 7, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, November 2, 2010NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, October 30, 2010NEW APPLICATION ENTERED